FINALLLYYYYYYY!!!!! Eight months my friends. Eight months of laboring over this resource and giving it my blood, sweat, and literally LOTS of tears to make it perfect for all of you (for those of you that have labored a real, live, human being, my hats go off to you ALL, as I am not there yet and … [Read more...]

Welcome to Part 2 of our Character Study!
You can read up on Part 1 HERE!
Our Analyzing Character Unit is in FULL swing in our classroom.
We started by discussing the different types of characters in our books. Since we've had many read alouds and read a lot of mentor texts this … [Read more...]

Read aloud time is a very sacred, coveted time in our classroom. My kids beg for more of it and some of the best conversations and deepest thinking happens during this time.
We are starting my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE read aloud in our classroom this week, The Westing Game.
We are knee-deep in … [Read more...]

I received a question today from the sweetest lady on TpT. She was concerned that she had already purchased my assessments, and now that I had updated them with the answer keys, she was afraid she was going to have to purchase them again! Once you purchase something, it is yours FOREVER!
Any … [Read more...]

I want to share a quick formative assessment idea that I used in my classroom this week. By quick, I mean you can whip this out in five minutes on your lunch break with half of a sandwich in your mouth (don't judge). I promise that is all it takes and it will be time well spent.
So you might be … [Read more...]

As promised, I wanted to show you how we are using the Valentine Math Pack in our classroom a bit more. Click HERE or the button at the end of this post to check these pack out!
Naturally, I am WAY too planned in advanced, but I need to be! I have a small group of SUPER quick learners in math … [Read more...]

I'm so excited to be a part of my very first product swap!!
I was lucky enough to be partnered up with Ms. Bridget Pearsall of the blog:
She's a fellow fifth grade teacher. Have you seen her adorable blog and TpT store? If not, you have to check them out!
I checked out her TpT store, and … [Read more...]

Lately, I've been receiving so many amazing questions about my Student Data Tracking Binders and Standards Based Assessments and Teaching Notes. A lot of teachers are using this time to start them in their classrooms, and many teachers are sharing that they are having so much success.
So, to help … [Read more...]

Why reinvent the wheel, right? I tell you, some of the simplest things I do in my class tend to be the most profound!
Do you need a way to get your kids excited about reading at home in less than 90 seconds?!? If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and read The Book Whisperer by Donalyn … [Read more...]

Please know that I have an entire series of blog posts devoted to standards based grading. The post below reflects my opinions and knowledge at the time this post was written. Scroll to the bottom of the post to get updated information in my blog series on standards based grading.
Last week was … [Read more...]

I am an elementary school teacher, curriculum writer, educational blogger, and founder of Young Teacher Love. I love bringing excitement and innovation to education. Welcome! I’m so glad you found my classroom!

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I am an elementary school teacher, curriculum writer, educational blogger, and founder of Young Teacher Love. I love bringing excitement and innovation to education. Welcome! I’m so glad you found my classroom!